Hi, im taking metformin 500mg four times a day for weight loss. i have been onthe full dose for about 5 months now and still find it very dificult. should ibe eating or avoiding any specific food? its also meant to help with pcosproblems but as far as i c

	Asked by angelaiow (Female; 29; high blood pressure, depression, pcos, obese; Relevant drugs:velafaxine, lispronil, provera, metformin ) on Sun 22, Nov 2009 10:09am
	Hi, im taking metformin 500mg four times a day for weight loss. i have been on the full dose for about 5 months now and still find it very dificult. should i be eating or avoiding any specific food? its also meant to help with pcos problems but as far as i can tell these are only getting worse. can you offer any advise as im really at the end of my tether with this. kind regards angela
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	Answer by Dr Vinod, MBBS,FcGP (doctor) on Mon 23, Nov 2009 11:18am: Hello angelaiow, Metformin can be taken 2-4 times a day with a daily total dose of 0.5 to 2 gms. If you have any side effects you should visit your physician to change the drug. I would suggest you to avoid salts and also high calorie diet like fried food, desserts, ice creams, sweets, chocolates, and follow a strict balanced diet with high fiber and protein food with exercise, cardio in a regular manner. Take care!
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